Home, huh? Guess I’m still unpacking.
But… I’m getting there.

[He clasps his hands behind his back, the corner of his mouth twitching briefly.]

Yeah, spores. I’m still getting used to those. Just like I’m still getting used to a computer that asks me if I slept well while I’m having breakfast, and to Commander Reno leaving her chocolate bars all over my console.

[He gives a lopsided smile.]

Fair enough. Guess we’re both used to rough waters.

You won’t always have it easy with me.

[Crooked grin]

No price is too high for me to make sure something like that never happens again.

[He exhales]

It was night when the Breen attacked Kellerun. My father pulled me out of bed. He tried to hide us in the basement. But they found us. They drove everyone into the street. I can still hear the screams to this day. ++

Reno.

Yeah, but those wars were won on the battlefield, not behind a desk.

We’ll need it, after all.

[He kneads his hand]

[Snorts]

What I think doesn’t matter. I was asked to wait outside.

Maybe.

[Flinches]

Computer, end log.

Do you have to sneak up like that?

And the worst thing is that my friendship with Vance is ruined.
As I was walking out the door I heard him say to Burnham
"Put a leash on him".

There is no greater humiliation.

We don't find out the exact coordinates until shortly before the start. For security reasons.

[A joyless laugh]

As if everything hadn't already been leaked anyway!

[He leans on the table with both arms. Breathes heavily before continuing] ++